ROC Anthem

     Many Rochestarians today don’t even know about the historical significance of their own city. Two of the most influential Americans of all time lived the bulk of their lives right here in Rochester, NY.  When you really think about it, that’s kind of crazy. If you aren’t quite sure who I’m referring to, allow me to clarify. I’m talking about eternally renowned activists Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass.       Susan B. Anthony was both a women’s rights activist and abolitionist. She is the number one advocate who comes to mind for most people when discussing women’s suffrage. Susan B. lived in Rochester for 61 years and executed nearly all of her activism here. That put Rochester at the very forefront of the gender equality movement, and that is absolutely something to take pride in. The 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which gives women the right to vote, is even colloquially known as the Susan B. Anthony Amendment. Many people...

     Hello everyone! My name is Jason and I am currently a Communications and Media Studies major at Monroe Community College. I was born and raised here in Rochester, NY, but like many people, I grew to absolutely loathe my hometown. I spent most of my youth hating Lake Ontario, the low-rising skyline, and the Buffalo Bills. So, inevitably, at the age of 17 I left and joined the Marine Corps, desperately hoping to satiate my lust for travel. Over the next 5 years of my life I lived in California, North Carolina, and even Alaska for a short stint. I also completely left the United States for a couple of those years, living in Norway, Germany and various Middle-Eastern countries including Bahrain, Iraq, Syria, and Saudi Arabia. Yet, the more time I spent away from Rochester, the more I began to yearn for it. I craved Garbage Plates like an addict going through withdrawal. I came home about once a year for a visit, and each time my appreciation for The Flower City blossomed...